Easy Fruit Cobbler Recipe - Ready in 50 Minutes

A fruit cobbler needs just two things: sweet fruit and a simple topping. The fruit softens into jam underneath while the topping bakes up golden.

You can use almost any fruit here. Peaches, berries, even apples work. Frozen fruit is fine – no need to thaw it first.

About the Ingredients

4 cups (600g) mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries work well together. If using frozen, don’t thaw them first.

1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

Adjust this based on how sweet your fruit is. Tart berries might need a bit more.

1 tbsp cornstarch

This thickens the fruit juices as they bake. Substitute with flour if you don’t have cornstarch.

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

Spoon and level it – don’t scoop directly from the bag.

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Make sure yours is fresh. It should fizz when you drop a bit in water.

1/4 tsp salt

Just enough to balance the sweetness.

1/2 cup (120ml) milk

Whole milk gives the richest topping, but any kind will work.

1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

Let it cool slightly before mixing it in.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat the oven

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab an 8-inch baking dish – no need to grease it.

2. Mix the fruit

In a bowl, gently toss the fruit with sugar and cornstarch. Pour into the baking dish.

3. Make the topping

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined.

4. Add the topping

Drop spoonfuls of batter over the fruit. It will spread as it bakes.

5. Bake

Bake for 35 minutes or until the topping is golden and fruit bubbles at the edges.

6. Cool slightly

Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. The juices will thicken as it cools.

How to Store Fruit Cobbler

Tips & Tricks

• Don’t stir the fruit too much – you want some whole pieces left.
• The topping will look dry when you first spread it. It puffs up as it bakes.
• Check at 30 minutes – if the top isn’t golden yet, give it 5 more minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Next time fruit starts to soften on your counter, turn it into this. The oven does most of the work.

Easy Fruit Cobbler Recipe – Ready in 50 Minutes

A warm, bubbling fruit cobbler with a golden biscuit topping, made with fresh or frozen fruit and pantry staples.

15 minPrep time35 minCook time6Servings285 kcalCalories

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🧂 Ingredients

• 4 cups (600g) mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

📋 Instructions

1. 1Heat the oven — Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab an 8-inch baking dish – no need to grease it.
2. 2Mix the fruit — In a bowl, gently toss the fruit with sugar and cornstarch. Pour into the baking dish.
3. 3Make the topping — Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined.
4. 4Add the topping — Drop spoonfuls of batter over the fruit. It will spread as it bakes.
5. 5Bake — Bake for 35 minutes or until the topping is golden and fruit bubbles at the edges.
6. 6Cool slightly — Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. The juices will thicken as it cools.

👨🍳 Chef's Note: The juicier your fruit, the more the topping soaks up those sweet juices. That’s a good thing.

Servings: 6

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Easy Recipes for Everyday Cooking15 minutes35 minutes60 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): 285 kcal · 3g protein · 52g carbs · 8g fat